KBH Kb Home PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Kb Home stock stands at 7.64 as of Feb 4, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $8.7 and the stock price of $66.5 per share. A decrease of 19% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 9.4 of the past four quarters.
KBH PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Kb Home has been 9.69. The current 7.64 price-to-earnings ratio is 21% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, KBH's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Feb 2018 quarter at 25.23, with a price of $27.75 and an EPS of $1.1. The Feb 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 1.37, with a price of $13.95 and an EPS of $10.21.
Kb Home PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 795.91% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -95.32% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.51 | 32.27% | $82.74 | $8.7 |
| 2023 | 7.19 | 113.99% | $52.1 | $7.25 |
| 2022 | 3.36 | -47.74% | $31.39 | $9.35 |
| 2021 | 6.43 | -40.46% | $39.99 | $6.22 |
| 2020 | 10.8 | -5.1% | $35.2 | $3.26 |
| 2019 | 11.38 | 4.02% | $34.58 | $3.04 |
| 2018 | 10.94 | -27.07% | $21.11 | $1.93 |
| 2017 | 15 | 16.46% | $31.36 | $2.09 |
| 2016 | 12.88 | -15.93% | $15.84 | $1.23 |
| 2015 | 15.32 | 795.91% | $14.09 | $0.92 |
| 2014 | 1.71 | -95.32% | $17.57 | $10.26 |
| 2013 | 36.52 | N/A | $17.53 | $0.48 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $14.36 | -$0.76 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | $7.35 | -$2.32 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $11.3 | -$0.9 |
Kb Home PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | 9.51 | -8.73% | $82.74 | $8.7 |
| Aug 2024 | 10.42 | 15.01% | $83.71 | $8.03 |
| May 2024 | 9.06 | 3.42% | $70.6 | $7.79 |
| Feb 2024 | 8.76 | 21.84% | $66.43 | $7.58 |
| Nov 2023 | 7.19 | 11.47% | $52.1 | $7.25 |
| Aug 2023 | 6.45 | 33.26% | $50.8 | $7.88 |
| May 2023 | 4.84 | 28.38% | $43.33 | $8.96 |
| Feb 2023 | 3.77 | 12.2% | $35.27 | $9.35 |
| Nov 2022 | 3.36 | 3.07% | $31.39 | $9.35 |
| Aug 2022 | 3.26 | -28.98% | $28.65 | $8.8 |
| May 2022 | 4.59 | -20.59% | $34.49 | $7.52 |
| Feb 2022 | 5.78 | -10.11% | $38.61 | $6.68 |
| Nov 2021 | 6.43 | -18.81% | $39.99 | $6.22 |
| Aug 2021 | 7.92 | -21.66% | $43.03 | $5.43 |
| May 2021 | 10.11 | -8.59% | $46.81 | $4.63 |
KBH average PE ratio chart
KBH's current PE ratio is higher than the 3-year average, but it is under its 5 and 10-year averages.
KBH PE vs peers
When compared to its peers DHI and LEN, KBH's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than MHO's and HOV's. Kb Home's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 8.67.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HOV Hovnanian Enterprises Inc | 3.81 | $793.93M |
| MHO M/I Homes Inc | 6.34 | $3.32B |
| KBH Kb Home | 7.64 | $4.8B |
| PHM Pultegroup Inc | 8.07 | $22.64B |
| LEN Lennar Corp | 8.97 | $34.06B |
| DHI Horton D R Inc | 9.82 | $44.04B |
| NVR Nvr Inc | 14.98 | $23.86B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kb Home's PE ratio?
As of Feb 4, 2025, KBH stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.64.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kb Home (KBH)?
As an average over the last 3 years, KBH stock has a PE ratio of 6.42.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kb Home (KBH)?
As an average over the last 5 years, KBH stock has a PE ratio of 7.65.
What is the highest PE ratio for KBH?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 25.23 in the Feb 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KBH compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of KBH is 21% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Kb Home's PE ratio so low?
KBH's PE ratio of 7.64 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is KBH's PE ratio calculated (Kb Home PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 4, 2025), Kb Home's share price is $66.5. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $8.7. Therefore, Kb Home's price to earnings ratio for today is 7.64. PE RATIO(7.64) = STOCK PRICE($66.5) / TTM EPS($8.7)
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